Table 1 Qualitative questions

1

How did you first learn about the instance of research misconduct?

2

Please describe the specific instance of research misconduct

3

What did you do when you became aware of it?

4

Whom (titles only) did you talk with about the research misconduct? How did you feel during this experience?

5

Were you able to talk with the individual(s) who were involved about it? Please describe your interaction.

6

Was the instance reported? If so, to whom and by whom? Whether the decision was to report or not, how was the decision made? What were the factors underlying the decision to make the report?

7

What was the outcome? How did you feel about the way it was handled?

8

Did you think anything changed as a result?

9

Is there anything you would have done differently?